Three Things We Learned from the 2014 FIFA World Cup
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup in the books, it has become clear that this summer’s tournament will remain etched in the minds of soccer fans forever. Here are three big takeaways from the 2014 FIFA World Cup: Germany is here to stay Without question, Germany was the most dominant team on the field at this year’s tournament. With a host of talented young players 25 years old or younger, including Thomas Mueller, Mesut Oezil, Marco Reus, and Mario Goetze, the German team is poised for many years of success at the FIFA World Cup. Brazil needs a new identity For decades, Brazilian soccer was synonymous with joyful passing and dribbling, attacking formations, and undiscovered phenoms. If its performance in 2014 is any indication, it seems that Brazil has lost its way. ESPN set the standard for World Cup coverage By adopting a strategy of catering to knowledgeable soccer fans, ESPN brought in record viewership numbers and earned the widespread praise of critics across the U.S. If Fox hopes to emulate ESPN’s success in 2018 and 2022, it had better start preparing now.